Hampshire · England
Window & door mastic in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Window mastic across The Hummicks and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Hard, cracked sealant around windows
- Cracked sealant at the sill ends
- Mastic that’s falling out in pieces
How we handle window mastic in The Hummicks
Colour matters on a frame. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the line suits the frame instead of standing out. If you have gaps left after new windows were fitted and black, perished sealant on frames, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like The Hummicks, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Older buildings like these don’t always suit modern silicone, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What window mastic looks like in The Hummicks
The Hummicks is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around window and door frames, especially on the side facing the sea. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Letting a property close to Beaulieu Road station? Then sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first. Homes close to Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of The Hummicks or further out, window mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. The Hummicks is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO42 is covered for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out window mastic in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near The Hummicks
Around The Hummicks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes most of a day for a typical house, less for a few frames. Somewhere like The Hummicks needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We check how each frame can be reached safely.
- All the failed sealant is cut away.
- Frame and wall are cleaned and must be dry before sealing.
- Deep voids are backed, then the sealant is gunned in.
- We tool the joint so water runs off, then clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
If you’re in The Hummicks and need window mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Composite doors
Draughts round the door leaf normally come from worn seals or adjustment, not the mastic. We seal the frame and let you know about anything else.
Window sills
Sills catch the water running down the glass, so the joints at each end and underneath matter. Each is cleaned out and resealed.
Common problems we fix in The Hummicks
A lot of older mastic was never designed to stay flexible. Once it has hardened, the frame’s movement tears it from the wall, leaving a hairline gap down one side.
The most common problems we see are:
- Black, perished sealant on frames
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Water coming in at the bottom corners of a door
If you look after a building such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What insurance they hold
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
Questions from The Hummicks
Will you come out to The Hummicks?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is window mastic in a coastal place like The Hummicks any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
Yes, where the draught is at the frame edge. We check where the draught is before work begins.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Wash the frames with mild soapy water
- Keep timber frames painted
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, following the cure time we give you. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
On timber windows, water behind the joint can lead to rot. Rotten timber needs a joiner, not a sealant, so early resealing is worth it.
Why act early in The Hummicks
Choosing the product is half the job. Interior caulk and bathroom silicone are not made for exterior frame joints. An exterior, low-modulus sealant stays flexible in sun and frost. In a small place like The Hummicks, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why The Hummicks clients choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We agree the colour with you first
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
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